Belinda’s Place, the first and only shelter exclusively for single homeless women in York Region, which is expected to open its doors in the spring of 2015, has met its $1 million fundraising goal thanks to two final generous donations. On June 6th, a cheque presentation was held at the future site of the shelter at Yonge Street and Sawmill Valley Drive in Newmarket, gifting the shelter with $5,000 from Aurora mayor Geoff Dawe’s annual golf tournament and $7,000 from the annual Style for a Cause event hosted by the Artists Salon in Newmarket. Belinda’s Place, a uniquely and thoughtfully designed shelter, will offer 28 single-unit emergency beds and nine transitional apartments, as well as support and counselling for single homeless women.

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